A 100% varietal, ripe side expression from winemakers Aaron Pott and Lindsey Wallingford, with focused cassis and layered spice aromas joined by a little charred oak hint. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose, adding vanilla to the proceedings. Medium grip helps keeps things together, and the finish shows a slight emphasis on the oak spice at present. I’d age this a while or decant well before serving with something beefy.
Saint Helena Winery, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
By Rich Cook